Background Waiting is an inevitable experience in all emergency departments (EDs). This
waiting time may negatively influence the patients and their relatives' satisfaction, healthcare …

Background An emergency department (ED) should offer timely care for acutely ill or injured
persons that require the attention of specialized nurses and physicians. This study was …

In an environment of change and social interaction, hospital emergency departments create
a unique sub-culture within healthcare. Patient-centered care, stressful situations, social …

The number of patients applying to emergency services is increasing annually, which results
in an increase in demands and expectations. Filling emergency services to maximum …

Background “Let's go.”“We can't.”“Why not?”“We're waiting for Godot." Through the eyes of
Samuel Beckett's protagonists we see that waiting can sometimes become intolerable …

ABSTRACT Background and Objective: Long stops in the emergency unit will result in
patient dissatisfaction and increased casualties. The present study aimed to determine the …

Background: Despite the modern society and medical services, waiting in emergency
department is taking too long time for patients in Saudi Arabia. Time spent in the emergency …

Introduction: Triage in the interactive atmosphere of the emergency department (ED) has
been described as complex and challenging. The influence of nurses' belief systems on …

Aim To conduct an integrative review of primary research examining patient care roles
introduced into emergency department waiting rooms. Background Internationally …

The nurse–patient interaction is central to providing nursing care. This qualitative study
explores nurses' and culturally diverse patients' experiences within nurse–patient …